The sunny landscape on the southwest coast of Africa is home to majestic sand dunes, fascinating formations and endless plains of sand. This destination is home one of the worl’s best safari experiences and is the only place where desert meet the coast. It is the country “God created in anger” – according to the native Bushmen. Namibia is truly one of Africas captivating countries! The wildlife of Namibia will blow your mind away with its unique capacity to survive the desert where water is rarely seen.
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Ecorating: 3.5
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Sample Itinerary
You will arrive in Windhoek which is the capital city of Namibia. A driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel for the night. Enjoy and relax after a long flight.
Enjoy breakfast and then depart from the domestic airport to where your desert adventure begins. The Dunes Lodge is located on top of a dune plateau, with panoramic views in all directions and captures the beauty of the desert in a very memorable way.
Explore the desert from a hot air balloon, experience a different kind of safari while you slowly cruise past some of the most remote natural wonders of Namibia. You could also decide to experience the true extent of NamibRand on a walking safari.
Whether you discover the wonders of nature on foot, with Land Rover or from the air you will be amazed by the multifaceted habitat, home to the most exciting deserted flora and fauna. Scenic safari tours in the nature reserve as well as picnic in the wild, evening on top of a sand dune as well as candlelit dinners – this experience is hard to top.
After breakfast you will fly in a small aircraft towards Swakopmund. This is a perfect chance to enjoy the beautiful views and wildlife of the Namib desert.
The town of Swakopmund is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Namib Desert and has its architectural roots deep in the history of Namibia. This is a charming town with architecture influenced by germans.
After breakfast you will enjoy some adventurous time!
Sand boarding is on today’s list – no previous experience required. After a brief instruction, you will head out in search for the perfect dune.
After lunch it is time for a boat cruise. The boat departs from Walvis Bay where we will pass local fishermen in the lagoon, towards the seal colony at Pelican Point. A variety of birds like pelicans, flamingos, cormorants and many more can be seen. You will most likely get a glimpse of playful dolphins and also get a opportunity to see whales or sunfish (Mola Mola).
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to Swakopmund and hit your next flight towards Mowani Camp. You will arrive in the warmth of the stunning landscape of Damaraland. This is a sanctuary – Mowani Mountain Camp. In the shadow of massive ocher rock blocks, the camp is absorbed into its surrounding landscape.
Your safari tour will take you along old, dry river beds and reveal life that reminds us how special life here is. Rare, desert elephants, jumping, gemsbok and schakal roam these plains while their images are found etched in the rocks at Twyfelfontein – Namibia’s first world heritage site. Relax in the cooling swimmingpool, enjoy an evening cocktail and embrace where your holiday. Keep in mind that this is the true luxury of nature.
Enjoy days in this fascinating landscape!
It is once again time to say goodbye and start your next adventure towards Anderson camp in Etosha National Park.
Etosha is a seemingly endless steppe with its white sand, dust swirls and walking herons at the horizon. One of Africa’s best wildlife reserves that stands out during the dry season when large herds of animals are seen among some of the most amazing and photogenic landscapes in Africa. For most of the year, this is an ideal place to just sit quietly, observe and photograph wildlife.
Wake up early at dawn to see the animals enjoy their breakfast during the cool morning hours. Relax during the day when the animals take time to do the same.
Enjoy a last breakfast at the camp and then travel back to Windhoek. Decide if you want to end your trip here or continue down to Cape Town for a couple of nights in this colorful city of South Africa.
Trip details
Ecorating: 3.5
Season: Year around but colder in June and August and very hot in December.
Airport: Windhoek (WDH)
Length: 10 nights
Included: Full board on safari and breakfast in Swakopmund, all activities in itinerary, transfer to and from the airport.
Not included: International flights, insurance, tipping, meals and drinks other than those mentioned, visa, vaccination.
Good to know about Namibia:
Mobile networks and email: Email and internet access are available at the hotels.
Visa: Passport is required and must be valid at least 6 months. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages for entry and exit.
Time zone: GMT + 1
Vaccinations: Learn more about what vaccinations you need
Local Currency: Namibian Dollars
Weather: Weather Namibia
Water: Clean water is available at the camp.
Security: Safe
More information at: travel advice
Ecorating: 3.5
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Sustainable ecotourism is of utmost importance at Mowani Camp.
Conservation:
Mowani Camp has recently established cooperation with the Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC), AfriCat, Elephant Human Relations Aid (EHRA) and Section Uibasen (Twyfelfontein) Conservation to increase conservation operations in Damaraland.
One supports a lion project in the desert where Mowani and Kipwe pay the salary for one of the two rangers. A number of local native plants have been planted and replanted around the lodge and the waterhole. The water hole has been extended to provide a local elephant soil of 18 elephants (including 2 calves under 6 months old) enough water when visiting the lodge.
Local Society:
This project includes the Winter Knights and Medic Rush. The elders in a tribe as well as children are given blankets and doctors and nurses are given transport to and from Damaraland to provide medical support to the society.
Every quarter a football tournament is held where alcohol abuse is discussed.
Mowani assists local farms by restoring water holes that has been damaged by elephants.They also provide local farmers with waste vegetable which is great food for pigs.
They also give the local community opportunity to develop skills on how to manage a garden. This includes budgeting, sustainability and plant succession.
Recycling and reuse using: All waste is recycled and sent to Windhoek, located more than 400 km from the lodge.
Staff Development:
Mowani currently has an assistant coach and main guide. They started working at the lodge 13 years ago as a craftsmen and waiter. Recently, 8 staff members have been trained at supervisor level.
Sustainable kitchen garden:
Mowani has started its own herb garden maintained by the chefs. In this garden Mowani grows a variety of vegetables which are being used in the kitchen after each harvest.
Local suppliers:
Mowani buy most of their vegetables from Dimab, a community based vegetable garden that assists local people to lead the project successfully.
Electricity:
Mowani uses water heaters run by gas and low energy lamps. The lodge has been designed with a high ceiling and ventilation ducts which result in a temperature change from the inside and outside of no more than 5 degrees during hot days.
